Q. Who among the following Vijayanagar rulers assumed titles “Vaidika Marga Parvatika” and “Veda Marga Prathisthapaka” ? Answer:
Harihara-II
Notes: Harihara II (1342 – 1404 CE), an Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire from the Sangama Dynasty, patronized the Jaina poet Madhura. An important work on the Vedas was completed during his time. Earning the titles Vaidikamarga Sthapanacharya and Vedamarga Pravartaka, these denote his contribution and patronage to the Vedic traditions and rituals.